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The living room of Wayne Manor is bathed in a warm, amber glow, though it does little to soothe the mounting tension of the evening. The lingering scent of Alfred’s Earl Grey and fresh popcorn hangs in the air, a domestic contrast to the digital carnage projected on the wall. Bruce is sunk into his armchair, one hand massaging a deepening headache while the other clutches a cup of tea that has long since gone cold. The projector hums, a steady, droning sound filling the gaps between the siblings' laughter. Dick is still wearing a mischievous grin; Jason looks entirely too pleased with himself; Tim is leaning against the wall, nursing a coffee with bleary eyes; and Damian is distractedly petting Titus, looking bored but secretly attentive. They've all gone—from blackmail dossiers and h…